It was young striker Federico Macheda who made the biggest impression, grabbing a hat-trick for the visitors to earn them a share of the spoils as the match finished 3-3.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Red Devils side took the lead in the first half through a Macheda penalty after Claudio Cacapa was penalised for handball.
Neville and Ritchie De Laet gave away a penalty as they were both in close attendance of Xisco when the Spaniard went to ground, and he duly stuck away the spot-kick.
Mark Doninger gave Newcastle the lead in the second period only for Macheda to equalise with a quarter of an hour remaining after Reece Brown had replaced Neville.
Monday, March 30, 2009
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Shevchenko, 32, scored nine league goals in 47 appearances in two seasons at Stamford Bridge after moving from AC Milan for a £30 million fee.
He is now back on loan with Milan but has only started two Serie A games this season and scored two goals - one in the Coppa Italia and the other in the UEFA Cup.
However, Shevchenko is looking for a milestone 40th goal for Ukraine in his 86th international on Wednesday.
Lampard also said Saturday's 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia, in which he scored England's third goal, was the perfect warm-up.
"Slovakia's technical style is similar to Ukraine but I am sure Ukraine will be stronger. They will come here to get points and there will certainly be an edge to their play."
He is now back on loan with Milan but has only started two Serie A games this season and scored two goals - one in the Coppa Italia and the other in the UEFA Cup.
However, Shevchenko is looking for a milestone 40th goal for Ukraine in his 86th international on Wednesday.
Lampard also said Saturday's 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia, in which he scored England's third goal, was the perfect warm-up.
"Slovakia's technical style is similar to Ukraine but I am sure Ukraine will be stronger. They will come here to get points and there will certainly be an edge to their play."
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Tigers manager Phil Brown is adamant he saw Spain midfielder Fabregas - who was out injured and did not play but came on after full-time to celebrate with his team-mates - spit towards Horton in the tunnel.
Brown told the Hull Daily Mail that he had now sent in his evidence to the FA as hard Horton and fitness conditioner Sean Rush.
"My evidence has gone in, Brian Horton's evidence has gone in and Sean Rush's evidence has as well. That is all that has been necessary as regards to us up to now," Brown said.
"There is an independent solicitor representing us and hopefully there will be no bias towards any one club.
Brown told the Hull Daily Mail that he had now sent in his evidence to the FA as hard Horton and fitness conditioner Sean Rush.
"My evidence has gone in, Brian Horton's evidence has gone in and Sean Rush's evidence has as well. That is all that has been necessary as regards to us up to now," Brown said.
"There is an independent solicitor representing us and hopefully there will be no bias towards any one club.
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3-0 victory over Scotland on Saturday, the Dutch FA stated.
Arsenal, who were reliant on Van Persie for creating and scoring goals in early 2009, face Manchester City on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger's side are in the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot, but only three points clear of Aston Villa.Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has pulled out of the squad preparing to play Macedonia in a World Cup Group Nine qualifier on Wednesday.
Netherlands are top of Group Nine with 12 points after four matches, eight points ahead of Scotland and Iceland, who will meet in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Arsenal, who were reliant on Van Persie for creating and scoring goals in early 2009, face Manchester City on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger's side are in the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot, but only three points clear of Aston Villa.Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has pulled out of the squad preparing to play Macedonia in a World Cup Group Nine qualifier on Wednesday.
Netherlands are top of Group Nine with 12 points after four matches, eight points ahead of Scotland and Iceland, who will meet in Glasgow on Wednesday.
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Next year's World Cup finals are being played in South Africa and Brazil has been awarded the 2014 tournament.
Apart from the US, other formal expressions of interest in bidding for 2018 or 2022 have come from England, Australia, Japan, Qatar, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia and South Korea.
There are also joint proposals from Belgium and Netherlands and Spain and Portugal.
Kissinger was recruited by US Soccer to join the USA Bid Committee to present world football's governing body FIFA with proposals to stage a second World Cup in the United States.
The 1994 tournament was held in America.
Apart from the US, other formal expressions of interest in bidding for 2018 or 2022 have come from England, Australia, Japan, Qatar, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia and South Korea.
There are also joint proposals from Belgium and Netherlands and Spain and Portugal.
Kissinger was recruited by US Soccer to join the USA Bid Committee to present world football's governing body FIFA with proposals to stage a second World Cup in the United States.
The 1994 tournament was held in America.
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Asked what he would stress to FIFA in a bid, Kissinger said enthusiastic crowds were one of the key things the US offered.
"In most World Cups, the preliminary games don't have huge attendance. If Yemen plays Egypt, people don't rush to see it, unless it's in one of those countries," he said.
"(In 1994) we were sold out at practically every game."
Noting the Americans reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the former diplomat said the standard of the game in the United States was getting better.
"I'd like it to become a major sport. But it is tough finding a time as there's always some other sport overlapping with Major League Soccer," he said.
"But it's progressing. We had bad luck because when the World Cup was here, the final was 0-0," he said of the 1994 final won by Brazil in a penalty shootout over Italy after a goalless draw.
"In most World Cups, the preliminary games don't have huge attendance. If Yemen plays Egypt, people don't rush to see it, unless it's in one of those countries," he said.
"(In 1994) we were sold out at practically every game."
Noting the Americans reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the former diplomat said the standard of the game in the United States was getting better.
"I'd like it to become a major sport. But it is tough finding a time as there's always some other sport overlapping with Major League Soccer," he said.
"But it's progressing. We had bad luck because when the World Cup was here, the final was 0-0," he said of the 1994 final won by Brazil in a penalty shootout over Italy after a goalless draw.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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The news will be a blow to Capello, who views Heskey as an integral part of his future plans.
He has been in impressive form recently and before his enforced exit on Saturday night Heskey scored his first international goal for almost six years to put England ahead.
However, the FA have confirmed scans to Heskey's left hamstring have left little alternative other than for the Aston Villa man to withdraw.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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The England striker will be the centre of attention again on Saturday, seven days after his red card at Fulham which was followed by a wild swing at the corner flag as Manchester United's late-season slump continued.
It once again raised question marks over Rooney's ability to keep his cool in pressurised situations, triggering memories of his dismissal in the World Cup quarter-final with Portugal in Gelsenkirchen as England bowed out of their last major tournament.
Yet David Beckham has already backed the 23-year-old, insisting it would be wrong to try and 'cage' the Merseysider.
And now Capello has followed suit, recalling evidence from his own playing days to emphasise the delicate balance act needed to maintain 'the right level of aggression' is not an easy one.
It once again raised question marks over Rooney's ability to keep his cool in pressurised situations, triggering memories of his dismissal in the World Cup quarter-final with Portugal in Gelsenkirchen as England bowed out of their last major tournament.
Yet David Beckham has already backed the 23-year-old, insisting it would be wrong to try and 'cage' the Merseysider.
And now Capello has followed suit, recalling evidence from his own playing days to emphasise the delicate balance act needed to maintain 'the right level of aggression' is not an easy one.
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German patriotism unimaginable just a few years ago, many held placards thanking them for a thrilling run to the final.
The team's plane from Vienna had made a series of low-flying passes over central Berlin to get a closer look at the enormous crowd jamming the centre of the German capital.
"We were all pretty sad last night but I think we achieved a lot with second place and I think we can all be proud that we were in the final," coach Joachim Loew said.
"Spain were a great team throughout the tournament and they were a class act last night. But if we meet Spain in a tournament again, we'll beat them next time."
Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann admitted giving away the goal was going to haunt him.
The team's plane from Vienna had made a series of low-flying passes over central Berlin to get a closer look at the enormous crowd jamming the centre of the German capital.
"We were all pretty sad last night but I think we achieved a lot with second place and I think we can all be proud that we were in the final," coach Joachim Loew said.
"Spain were a great team throughout the tournament and they were a class act last night. But if we meet Spain in a tournament again, we'll beat them next time."
Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann admitted giving away the goal was going to haunt him.
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Then the Three Lions could not get a false impression of their current status, or run away with the idea the gap between themselves and the top teams in the world is now pretty small.
For, as Spain proved, there is still plenty of work ahead if England are to challenge properly in South Africa next year.
"Yes," was Capello's unequivocal answer when asked whether if the 2-0 defeat would be the game his players learned most from this year.
"Spain are the European champions and a very good team. I have learned a lot."
It was not so much a gulf in quality Spain exposed. Apart from Phil Jagielka's inexplicable error in playing the ball into a midfield area occupied only by Spanish players to create the opening for David Villa's first-half strike, England acquitted themselves reasonably well.
For, as Spain proved, there is still plenty of work ahead if England are to challenge properly in South Africa next year.
"Yes," was Capello's unequivocal answer when asked whether if the 2-0 defeat would be the game his players learned most from this year.
"Spain are the European champions and a very good team. I have learned a lot."
It was not so much a gulf in quality Spain exposed. Apart from Phil Jagielka's inexplicable error in playing the ball into a midfield area occupied only by Spanish players to create the opening for David Villa's first-half strike, England acquitted themselves reasonably well.
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Giourkas Seitaridis was out with a thigh injury, Fanis Gekas fractured a cheekbone in the match against Russia and will be out for six weeks, while Vassilis Torosidis was also injured, Greek FA spokesman Michalis Tsapidis said.
"Giorgios Karagounis is also doubtful," he said. Karagounis has been nursing a leg injury since the start of the tournament.
None of the injuries, apart from that of Karagounis, had been announced before.
Tziolis said anyone coming into the starting XI was ready for the match.
"In football, major success and major failure should be left behind after 24 hours," he said. "All the players want to enjoy themselves against Spain and want to show off their abilities and skills."
"Giorgios Karagounis is also doubtful," he said. Karagounis has been nursing a leg injury since the start of the tournament.
None of the injuries, apart from that of Karagounis, had been announced before.
Tziolis said anyone coming into the starting XI was ready for the match.
"In football, major success and major failure should be left behind after 24 hours," he said. "All the players want to enjoy themselves against Spain and want to show off their abilities and skills."
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Russia have not hosted a World Cup or European Championship before but the Champions League final was held in Moscow this year.
Mutko is hoping they can draw on their successful bid to host the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014 to aid them in the process.
"We want to organise a sporting event of the highest level," Mutko added. "Nevertheless, we have to take a very close look at all the possibilities.
"We have to have 12 host towns ready and have available at least a dozen stadiums with 40,000 seats for the tournament.
Mutko is hoping they can draw on their successful bid to host the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014 to aid them in the process.
"We want to organise a sporting event of the highest level," Mutko added. "Nevertheless, we have to take a very close look at all the possibilities.
"We have to have 12 host towns ready and have available at least a dozen stadiums with 40,000 seats for the tournament.
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Switzerland's desire to exit the tournament well shone through after the break, and after an extended bout of pressure with 20 minutes to go Eren Derdiyok's deft touch put Yakin through on goal and the striker blasted past Ricardo to spare the hosts the ignominy of finishing with no points.
Yakin then scored his and Switzerland's third of the tournament form the penalty spot after Fernando Meira fouled substitute Tranquillo Barnetta in the final ten minutes.
The result does not change Portugal's status as winners of Group A, but the break in their momentum may yet affect them in the quarter-finals.
Switzerland fielded the same outfield players that started their first two matches, while Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari made eight changes to his first-choice side.
Yakin then scored his and Switzerland's third of the tournament form the penalty spot after Fernando Meira fouled substitute Tranquillo Barnetta in the final ten minutes.
The result does not change Portugal's status as winners of Group A, but the break in their momentum may yet affect them in the quarter-finals.
Switzerland fielded the same outfield players that started their first two matches, while Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari made eight changes to his first-choice side.
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Deemed a prodigy at Bari, he became labelled an 'enfant terrible' for frequent shows of petulance which included spats with former Roma coach Fabio Capello and on-pitch arguments with referees, opponents and even team-mates.
He seemed to have left the bad times in the past when he earned a place in former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni's European Championship squad.
A return for the games against Montenegro and the Republic of Ireland seemed likely, particularly with Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni and Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino sidelined through injury, but he has been snubbed since Lippi took charge for a second time after Euro 2008.
Cassano's Sampdoria team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini, who is in Lippi's 23-man squad, said: "Cassano is a very strong player, but it is Lippi that makes the decision and it has to be respected."
He seemed to have left the bad times in the past when he earned a place in former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni's European Championship squad.
A return for the games against Montenegro and the Republic of Ireland seemed likely, particularly with Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni and Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino sidelined through injury, but he has been snubbed since Lippi took charge for a second time after Euro 2008.
Cassano's Sampdoria team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini, who is in Lippi's 23-man squad, said: "Cassano is a very strong player, but it is Lippi that makes the decision and it has to be respected."
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Hungary dominated for long spells and almost took the lead in the 15th minute when the hosts were caught cold. Krisztian Vadocz hoisted the ball over the top and Torghelle was the first to react but he failed to test goalkeeper Maik Taylor, who was captaining the side, dragging his effort wide from a good position.
The visitors grew in confidence as the half went on and almost scored just after the half-hour when Szabolcs Huszti dragged his shot wide of the post after Gergely Rudolf had burst to the byline.
Northern Ireland's first real effort on goal did not come until the 54th minute. Chris Brunt swung in a cross from the left, with Keith Gillespie doing well to win the header from Peter Halmosi.
The visitors grew in confidence as the half went on and almost scored just after the half-hour when Szabolcs Huszti dragged his shot wide of the post after Gergely Rudolf had burst to the byline.
Northern Ireland's first real effort on goal did not come until the 54th minute. Chris Brunt swung in a cross from the left, with Keith Gillespie doing well to win the header from Peter Halmosi.
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His first spell as Portugal coach from 1991 to 1993 ended with failure to qualify for the 1994 World Cup finals.
The former Manchester United assistant coach, who took the post left vacant by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, has signed a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation until 2012.
Queiroz plans to speak to predecessor Scolari to gather all useful information.
He said: "I'm sure we will find room for him to give me all his feelings regarding the strengths of the team over the last few years and also some things he would change if he could go back in time because that's always the case."
Scolari stepped down after Euro 2008 following five-and-a-half years in charge to join Premier League club Chelsea who will again be one of the main challengers to champions United for the title.
The former Manchester United assistant coach, who took the post left vacant by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, has signed a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation until 2012.
Queiroz plans to speak to predecessor Scolari to gather all useful information.
He said: "I'm sure we will find room for him to give me all his feelings regarding the strengths of the team over the last few years and also some things he would change if he could go back in time because that's always the case."
Scolari stepped down after Euro 2008 following five-and-a-half years in charge to join Premier League club Chelsea who will again be one of the main challengers to champions United for the title.
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Polish sports minister Miroslaw Drzewiecki said Poland would do everything it could to host the tournament with Ukraine.
"Ukraine is the only partner for us, it can count on our full support and cooperation," Drzewiecki said in a statement.
"We will do everything to ensure that the tournament is a joint success of both Poland and Ukraine."
Hryhoriy Surkis, chief of Ukraine's football federation, said the two countries have increased their cooperation.
"Neither the Ukrainian nor Polish side recommended hosting Euro 2012 solely in Ukraine or Poland," he said.
"Ukraine is the only partner for us, it can count on our full support and cooperation," Drzewiecki said in a statement.
"We will do everything to ensure that the tournament is a joint success of both Poland and Ukraine."
Hryhoriy Surkis, chief of Ukraine's football federation, said the two countries have increased their cooperation.
"Neither the Ukrainian nor Polish side recommended hosting Euro 2012 solely in Ukraine or Poland," he said.
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"In three years at United I have just lost two games on the trot for the first time, I understand that we have to win the next game. But even when we've lost, they've still applauded us, not booed."
Evra admits the players have been affected by the jeers and has urged the fans to get behind every single member of the France camp ahead of the crucial double header against Group Seven rivals Lithuania.
"It certainly affects us," he continued. "We talk about it between ourselves.
"I'm at a great club. When you have 76,000 people behind you, it gives you a massive boost, but if you hear boos from the fifth minute, you can't feel the same thing.
Evra admits the players have been affected by the jeers and has urged the fans to get behind every single member of the France camp ahead of the crucial double header against Group Seven rivals Lithuania.
"It certainly affects us," he continued. "We talk about it between ourselves.
"I'm at a great club. When you have 76,000 people behind you, it gives you a massive boost, but if you hear boos from the fifth minute, you can't feel the same thing.
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"I don't believe it had anything to do with that," Van Basten, who has long said he would resign after the tournament to take over as Ajax coach, said.
"It was a logical choice in a tough tournament that demands a lot of players.
"Besides that, it was an opportunity for the rest to show their qualities and that might have had a positive influence for the squad."
The Dutch did not start the tournament as favourites but after beating 2006 World Cup winners Italy and France in their first two matches they emerged as leading candidates after reaching the last eight.
"It was a logical choice in a tough tournament that demands a lot of players.
"Besides that, it was an opportunity for the rest to show their qualities and that might have had a positive influence for the squad."
The Dutch did not start the tournament as favourites but after beating 2006 World Cup winners Italy and France in their first two matches they emerged as leading candidates after reaching the last eight.
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Leicester's charge towards the title has started to stutter recently after just three wins in their last 10 games.Another midfielder, Andy King, is also unavailable as he is on international duty with the Wales Under-21 squad, while striker Steve Howard completes a two-match suspension.
But Sweden Under-17 international midfielder Astrit Ajdarevic could be included in Nigel Pearson's squad after joining on loan from Liverpool for the remainder of the campaign.Leicester goalkeeper Conrad Logan has responded positively to an SOS call from Stockport, joining the club on an emergency seven-day loan.Stockport were faced with the prospect of going into their clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday without a keeper after regular stopper Owain fon Williams was called up for international duty and reserve keeper Lloyd Rigby suffered a shoulder injury.
Hatters boss Jim Gannon had requested the Welsh FA release fon Williams, a request they agreed to, only for him to then pick up an injury in training.
But Sweden Under-17 international midfielder Astrit Ajdarevic could be included in Nigel Pearson's squad after joining on loan from Liverpool for the remainder of the campaign.Leicester goalkeeper Conrad Logan has responded positively to an SOS call from Stockport, joining the club on an emergency seven-day loan.Stockport were faced with the prospect of going into their clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday without a keeper after regular stopper Owain fon Williams was called up for international duty and reserve keeper Lloyd Rigby suffered a shoulder injury.
Hatters boss Jim Gannon had requested the Welsh FA release fon Williams, a request they agreed to, only for him to then pick up an injury in training.
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Damian Spencer were all named on the bench for Monday's trip to Dagenham, only for the game to be postponed due to a power failure.
And Scott has since added former MK Dons midfielder Craig Dobson to his squad.
Sam Williams this week extended his loan deal at Griffin Park until the end of the season, and he will start in attack with fellow strikers Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) out for the rest of the campaign.Winger Dennis Oli is also pushing for a start after a lively cameo from the bench at Blundell Park, while fellow wideman Albert Jarrett is hoping to be named on the bench after playing 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
Stimson has no injury or suspension worries, although Miller and defensive duo Mark Bentley and Barry Fuller are all just one booking away from a two-match ban.
And Scott has since added former MK Dons midfielder Craig Dobson to his squad.
Sam Williams this week extended his loan deal at Griffin Park until the end of the season, and he will start in attack with fellow strikers Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) out for the rest of the campaign.Winger Dennis Oli is also pushing for a start after a lively cameo from the bench at Blundell Park, while fellow wideman Albert Jarrett is hoping to be named on the bench after playing 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
Stimson has no injury or suspension worries, although Miller and defensive duo Mark Bentley and Barry Fuller are all just one booking away from a two-match ban.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Virender Sehwag is a primal talent whose rough edges make him all the more appealing. By the time he had scored his first centuries in one-day cricket (off 70 balls, against New Zealand) and Test cricket (on debut, against South Africa, from 68 for 4), he was already eliciting comparisons with his idol Sachin Tendulkar. It is half true. Like Tendulkar, he is short and square with curly hair, plays the straight drive, backfoot punch and whip off the hips identically, but leaves Tendulkar in the shade when it comes to audacity.
Asked to open the innings in Tests on the tour of England in 2002, Sehwag proved an instant hit, cracking an 80 and a 100 in the first two matches. Regularly thereafter, he kept conjuring pivotal innings at the top of the order, none as significant as India's first 300 (which he bought up, characteristically, with a six), at Multan against Pakistan in early 2004.Sehwag bowls effective, loopy offspin, and is a reliable catcher in the slips. He also once almost split the cricket world: when he was banned for a match by the ICC referee Mike Denness on grounds of excessive appealing, the Indian board wasn't prepared to listen, and even played an unofficial Test with South Africa to prove a point. When a compromise was finally reached, Sehwag was back to his merry ways.
Asked to open the innings in Tests on the tour of England in 2002, Sehwag proved an instant hit, cracking an 80 and a 100 in the first two matches. Regularly thereafter, he kept conjuring pivotal innings at the top of the order, none as significant as India's first 300 (which he bought up, characteristically, with a six), at Multan against Pakistan in early 2004.Sehwag bowls effective, loopy offspin, and is a reliable catcher in the slips. He also once almost split the cricket world: when he was banned for a match by the ICC referee Mike Denness on grounds of excessive appealing, the Indian board wasn't prepared to listen, and even played an unofficial Test with South Africa to prove a point. When a compromise was finally reached, Sehwag was back to his merry ways.
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New Zealand face an uphill battle to deny India a rare Test series win on New Zealand soil when the teams begin the second Test in Napier on Thursday.
Having claimed their first Test victory in New Zealand in 33 years in emphatic fashion in Hamilton, the visitors are poised to end a run of series defeats dating back to 1967-68.
Given the talent at captain MS Dhoni's disposable and the vast experience key players such as Sachin Tendulkar (157 Tests), Rahul Dravid (132), VVS Laxman (103), Virender Sehwag (67) and Zaheer Khan (63) possess, it would be a brave person who backed against the in-form and confident Indians to end their poor run in New Zealand.
Black Caps wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum admits the home side cannot match India for experience but insists they are gaining plenty from the batting master-classes being given by the tourists.
Having claimed their first Test victory in New Zealand in 33 years in emphatic fashion in Hamilton, the visitors are poised to end a run of series defeats dating back to 1967-68.
Given the talent at captain MS Dhoni's disposable and the vast experience key players such as Sachin Tendulkar (157 Tests), Rahul Dravid (132), VVS Laxman (103), Virender Sehwag (67) and Zaheer Khan (63) possess, it would be a brave person who backed against the in-form and confident Indians to end their poor run in New Zealand.
Black Caps wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum admits the home side cannot match India for experience but insists they are gaining plenty from the batting master-classes being given by the tourists.
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Sachin Tendulkar's sublime 160 had put the visitors in a strong position on Friday as they finished their first innings with 520 runs for a 241 run lead.
A defiant ninth-wicket partnership between Brendon McCullum (84) and Iain O'Brien delayed the inevitable as their 76-run stand pushed the hosts to 279, but needing just just 39 for victory. Gautam Gambhir (30 not out) and Rahul Dravid (eight not out) then swiftly wrapped up the win in 5.2 overs.
It marked the first victory for India's in the country for 33 years and means they lead the three-match series 1-0.
A defiant ninth-wicket partnership between Brendon McCullum (84) and Iain O'Brien delayed the inevitable as their 76-run stand pushed the hosts to 279, but needing just just 39 for victory. Gautam Gambhir (30 not out) and Rahul Dravid (eight not out) then swiftly wrapped up the win in 5.2 overs.
It marked the first victory for India's in the country for 33 years and means they lead the three-match series 1-0.
But the day undoubtedly belonged to Tendulkar. His 260-ball innings included 26 boundaries and lasted over six hours and was largely responsible for the demanding total posted by the Indians.
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Sachin Tendulkar stole the show for India as they took a firm grip on the first Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday.
The 35-year-old scored his 42nd test century on the way to an imposing 160 as India wracked up 520 runs in their first innings.
Things got even better for the tourists when their bowlers took three wickets to leave New Zealand 75 for three at stumps, trailing by 166 runs in their second innings. Daniel Flynn finished the session unbeaten on 24.
But the day undoubtedly belonged to Tendulkar. His 260-ball innings included 26 boundaries and lasted over six hours and was largely responsible for the demanding total posted by the Indians. By the time Tendulkar edged to Ross Taylor in the slips in the 14th over after lunch, the Little Master had gone from his lunch score of 135 to 160.
The 35-year-old scored his 42nd test century on the way to an imposing 160 as India wracked up 520 runs in their first innings.
Things got even better for the tourists when their bowlers took three wickets to leave New Zealand 75 for three at stumps, trailing by 166 runs in their second innings. Daniel Flynn finished the session unbeaten on 24.
But the day undoubtedly belonged to Tendulkar. His 260-ball innings included 26 boundaries and lasted over six hours and was largely responsible for the demanding total posted by the Indians. By the time Tendulkar edged to Ross Taylor in the slips in the 14th over after lunch, the Little Master had gone from his lunch score of 135 to 160.
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Tendulkar attributed team's heady performance to its all-round capability.
"It has been all-round performance that has seen us do consistently well. We just needed a break and that break I thought we got in Zimbabwe (2001) which came after a long time," he said.
"After that we went to the West Indies and won a Test there. We went to England and won. We went to South Africa, we won. We did that in Australia as well. So wherever we have travelled we have created an impact. That is what the nation was looking for and we are glad we have done it," Tendulkar added.
Speaking about the ongoing series, the Mumbaikar said, "It has been fantastic so far and we are looking forward to the rest of the tour. If we win the Test series, it would make the tour better." However the disappointment of the Indian Premier League being moved out of India still lingered.
"It has been all-round performance that has seen us do consistently well. We just needed a break and that break I thought we got in Zimbabwe (2001) which came after a long time," he said.
"After that we went to the West Indies and won a Test there. We went to England and won. We went to South Africa, we won. We did that in Australia as well. So wherever we have travelled we have created an impact. That is what the nation was looking for and we are glad we have done it," Tendulkar added.
Speaking about the ongoing series, the Mumbaikar said, "It has been fantastic so far and we are looking forward to the rest of the tour. If we win the Test series, it would make the tour better." However the disappointment of the Indian Premier League being moved out of India still lingered.
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"Tendulkar, Laxman and Dravid and the likes have been in pretty much every situation that you can be as a batsman so for them it's just a matter of replicating that each time they go out.
"We're having to go out there and learn situations as they unfold. It can be tough but we've also got the blueprint to follow when we're out there playing. It's staring us in the face every time they bat."
McCullum has also called for greater application and determination from his team-mates after the selectors opted not to make wholesale changes despite plenty of below-par performances in Hamilton.
"Making no changes gives us opportunities to try and rectify what we didn't do quite so well in the last game.
"We're having to go out there and learn situations as they unfold. It can be tough but we've also got the blueprint to follow when we're out there playing. It's staring us in the face every time they bat."
McCullum has also called for greater application and determination from his team-mates after the selectors opted not to make wholesale changes despite plenty of below-par performances in Hamilton.
"Making no changes gives us opportunities to try and rectify what we didn't do quite so well in the last game.
watch India vs New Zealand 2nd Test live score
Sachin Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon as well. His batting is based on the purest principles: perfect balance, economy of movement, precision in stroke-making, and that intangible quality given only to geniuses, anticipation. If he doesn't have a signature stroke - the upright, back-foot punch comes close - it is because he is equally proficient in each of the full range of orthodox shots (and plenty of improvised ones as well) and can pull them out at will.
Though he has adopted a noticeably conservative approach in the last quarter of his career, there are no apparent weaknesses in Tendulkar's game. He can score all around the wicket, off both front foot and back, and has made runs in all parts of the world in all conditions.
Though he has adopted a noticeably conservative approach in the last quarter of his career, there are no apparent weaknesses in Tendulkar's game. He can score all around the wicket, off both front foot and back, and has made runs in all parts of the world in all conditions.
Watch Chesterfield v Rochdale Live Streaming
Rochdale will be missing Nicky Adams for the trip to Chesterfield on Wednesday after he returned to Leicester so Adam Rundle is set to start.Dale boss Keith Hill was keen to extend Adams' two-month loan spell at Spotland but the Foxes want him back at the Walkers Stadium so Rundle is set to take his place in the side.
Hill will hope to have highly-rated winger Will Buckley available after he missed the last two games with tonsillitis.
Defender Rory McArdle took a bang to the head during the win at Wycombe but has since got the all-clear and looks certain to retain his place.
However, skipper Gary Jones remains sidelined with a groin injury and Dale are making efforts to bring in players on loan before Thursday's deadline.
Hill will hope to have highly-rated winger Will Buckley available after he missed the last two games with tonsillitis.
Defender Rory McArdle took a bang to the head during the win at Wycombe but has since got the all-clear and looks certain to retain his place.
However, skipper Gary Jones remains sidelined with a groin injury and Dale are making efforts to bring in players on loan before Thursday's deadline.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Watch MK Dons v Crewe Alexandra Live Streaming
MK Dons boss Roberto Di Matteo will again hand a late fitness test to striker Sam Baldock ahead of the visit of struggling Crewe.Baldock has missed the last two games with hamstring trouble and in his absence the Dons have failed to score and slipped seven points behind second-placed Peterborough.
Jemal Johnson and Aaron Wilbraham - who have scored 20 times between them this season - are set to start again start in attack with Canadian Ali Gerba on the bench.
Flavien Belson is set to miss out. The midfielder was replaced at half-time against Yeovil on Saturday after giving away a penalty so Luke Chadwick will hope to start. Striker Tore Andre Flo (calf) and defender Danny Swailes (Achilles) remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
Watch Rotherham United v Bury Live Streaming
Bury are set to sign Huddersfield striker Phil Jevons on a month's loan after he fell out of favour with Terriers boss Lee Clark.The 29-year-old is set to complete his move to Gigg Lane and boost Bury's promotion bid.
He will be eligible to play up to and including Bury's fixture with Gillingham on Saturday 25 April and could make his debut in Tuesday's clash at Rotherham.
He will be eligible to play up to and including Bury's fixture with Gillingham on Saturday 25 April and could make his debut in Tuesday's clash at Rotherham.
"But the good thing is we haven't lost and if you look at the results around us you'd never have some of them down.
Jevons joined Huddersfield in the summer of 2007, but has endured a disappointing spell at the Galpharm Stadium, scoring just 11 goals for the club in 50 appearances.
Watch Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic Live Streaming
Oldham Athletic manager Joe Royle has made further adjustments to his Latics squad by sending on-loan Scott Golbourne back to Reading.The 21-year-old left-back's two-month loan deal ended after Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Tranmere and Royle has decided against extending the deal.
"Full-back is not a hot-spot for us at the momement - we are well covered with a number of players able to play there," Royle told the club's official website.
"Scott obviously has promise and I liked what I saw, but Daniel Jones is doing well enough to keep hold of the shirt at the moment."
Royle has had a busy first week in his second spell as Latics manager with Golbourne's return to Reading coming on the back of Chelsea winger Fabio Ferreira extending his loan deal on Monday.
"Full-back is not a hot-spot for us at the momement - we are well covered with a number of players able to play there," Royle told the club's official website.
"Scott obviously has promise and I liked what I saw, but Daniel Jones is doing well enough to keep hold of the shirt at the moment."
Royle has had a busy first week in his second spell as Latics manager with Golbourne's return to Reading coming on the back of Chelsea winger Fabio Ferreira extending his loan deal on Monday.
Watch Accrington v Darlington Live Streaming
Darlington boss Dave Penney still has selection issues ahead of the trip to face Accrington Stanley in League Two on Tuesday night.The Quakers have had a difficult few weeks after entering administration and having to cope with an injury-riddled squad, but they have won their last two games to renew hopes of making the play-offs.
Striker Pawel Abbott continues to nurse a back problem and remains several weeks away from a first-team return, while Greg Blundell is unlikely to feature again this season as he struggles with a hamstring injury.
Liam Hatch will complete his two-match ban for receiving 10 yellow cards so Curtis Main looks set to continue in attack after his goalscoring exploits in Saturday's win over Aldershot.
Striker Pawel Abbott continues to nurse a back problem and remains several weeks away from a first-team return, while Greg Blundell is unlikely to feature again this season as he struggles with a hamstring injury.
Liam Hatch will complete his two-match ban for receiving 10 yellow cards so Curtis Main looks set to continue in attack after his goalscoring exploits in Saturday's win over Aldershot.
Watch Carlisle United v Hereford United Live Streaming
Carlisle boss Greg Abbott will be without defender Peter Murphy for Tuesday's home game against fellow strugglers Hereford.Murphy picked up a groin injury at Southend on Saturday and was assessed by a surgeon on Monday morning.
David Raven was recalled to the side that lost 3-0 at Roots Hall in a right-back role, but he will move into the middle to cover Murphy's absence.
Paul Thirlwell overcame a knee injury in time to play at the weekend and should again feature after suffering no ill-effects, but defenders Danny Livesey and Evan Horwood (both knee) are both out.
Abbott is desperate for his side to arrest a run that has seen them win just one of their last eight games and slip into deep relegation trouble.
David Raven was recalled to the side that lost 3-0 at Roots Hall in a right-back role, but he will move into the middle to cover Murphy's absence.
Paul Thirlwell overcame a knee injury in time to play at the weekend and should again feature after suffering no ill-effects, but defenders Danny Livesey and Evan Horwood (both knee) are both out.
Abbott is desperate for his side to arrest a run that has seen them win just one of their last eight games and slip into deep relegation trouble.
Watch Northampton Town v Swindon Town Live Streaming
Northampton Town eased their relegation worries with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Stockport County at Sixfields on Saturday.Two goals in each half gave Northampton three valuable points and the margin of victory could have been more as the Cobblers created chances with ease against a ragged Stockport defence.
Adebayo Akinfenwa marked his return from a four-match suspension with his 12th goal of the season in the 12th minute, finding the top corner after on-loan signing Aleksandar Prijovic pulled the ball back.
Chris O'Grady twice went close and Greg Tansey saw a goalbound shot blocked by Jason Crowe as Stockport briefly threatened an equaliser. But Abdul Osman doubled Northampton's advantage in the 45th minute, converting at the far post from Luke Guttridge's delivery for his second goal of the season.
Adebayo Akinfenwa marked his return from a four-match suspension with his 12th goal of the season in the 12th minute, finding the top corner after on-loan signing Aleksandar Prijovic pulled the ball back.
Chris O'Grady twice went close and Greg Tansey saw a goalbound shot blocked by Jason Crowe as Stockport briefly threatened an equaliser. But Abdul Osman doubled Northampton's advantage in the 45th minute, converting at the far post from Luke Guttridge's delivery for his second goal of the season.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Watch Dagenham and Redbridge v Brentford Live Streaming
Brentford could hand debuts to new signings Billy Clarke, Damian Spencer and Darren Powell when they travel across London to face Dagenham.All three trained with the their new team-mates over the weekend after being brought in by boss Andy Scott to boost their promotion bid, and the Bees could move nine points clear at the top of the League Two table if they win at Victoria Road on Monday night.
Jordan Rhodes will miss the game after picking up a calf injury in the midweek loss to Chesterfield, while Sam Hunt also sustained a knock and is rated doubtful.
Skipper Kevin O'Connor has a knee injury that has seen him miss the last two matches, but he could be in contention for a comeback.
Nathan Elder will not play again this season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone and eye socket while Ross Montague continues to nurse a back injury.
Jordan Rhodes will miss the game after picking up a calf injury in the midweek loss to Chesterfield, while Sam Hunt also sustained a knock and is rated doubtful.
Skipper Kevin O'Connor has a knee injury that has seen him miss the last two matches, but he could be in contention for a comeback.
Nathan Elder will not play again this season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone and eye socket while Ross Montague continues to nurse a back injury.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Watch Aalborg BK v Manchester City Live Streaming
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is confident his long-term future lies at Eastlands, but he is not pestering the club's hierarchy for a contract extension.
Hughes has two years remaining on his current deal, however, it has been rumoured that City's billionaire owners the Abu Dhabi United Group could consider replacing the Welshman in the summer.
City have endured an inconsistent season, struggling horribly away from home, which has increased the pressure on Hughes.
But the former Blackburn boss - who is preparing his side for Thursday's second-leg clash against Aalborg in the last 16 of the Uefa Cup
Hughes has two years remaining on his current deal, however, it has been rumoured that City's billionaire owners the Abu Dhabi United Group could consider replacing the Welshman in the summer.
City have endured an inconsistent season, struggling horribly away from home, which has increased the pressure on Hughes.
But the former Blackburn boss - who is preparing his side for Thursday's second-leg clash against Aalborg in the last 16 of the Uefa Cup
Watch Galatasaray v Hamburg Live Streaming
Hamburg scored twice in the first half to beat visitors Energie Cottbus 2-0 and stay within four points of Bundesliga leaders Hertha Berlin.Fourth-placed Hamburg are level on 45 points with Wolfsburg, who beat Schalke 4-3 on Friday and second-placed Bayern Munich, 3-0 winners at Bochum on Saturday.
Hertha, who beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 on Saturday, have 49 points.
In a lacklustre match Hamburg needed only a brief good spell to sink Cottbus closer towards relegation.
The goals came in a seven-minute period with striker Ivica Olic heading in a Mikael Tavares cross before Piotr Trochowski, who came on for injured Mladen Petric, doubled the lead with a long-range free kick in the 39th minute.
Hertha, who beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 on Saturday, have 49 points.
In a lacklustre match Hamburg needed only a brief good spell to sink Cottbus closer towards relegation.
The goals came in a seven-minute period with striker Ivica Olic heading in a Mikael Tavares cross before Piotr Trochowski, who came on for injured Mladen Petric, doubled the lead with a long-range free kick in the 39th minute.
Watch Braga v Paris-SG Live Streaming
Paris St Germain captain Claude Makelele gives his side a 50/50 chance of progressing into the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.
The French side were held to a goalless draw by Braga at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their last-16 match.
Their keeping a clean sheet means PSG, who are recovering from a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, are still well in the tie, however.
And former France midfielder Makelele reckons it is all to play for heading into the second-leg showdown at the Estadio AXA.
"The goalless draw makes it interesting in that it is still 50/50," he said.
The French side were held to a goalless draw by Braga at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their last-16 match.
Their keeping a clean sheet means PSG, who are recovering from a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, are still well in the tie, however.
And former France midfielder Makelele reckons it is all to play for heading into the second-leg showdown at the Estadio AXA.
"The goalless draw makes it interesting in that it is still 50/50," he said.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Watch West Ham v West Bromwich Live Streaming
West Ham are without Valon Behrami, who is out for up to six months with a cruciate knee ligament injury, and Carlton Cole who is suspended; Savio Nsereko may therefore get his chance to partner David Di Michele up front. Jack Collison is also out with a knee injury.West Brom's on-loan striker Jay Simpson is being evaluated by boss Tony Mowbray ahead of the clash at Upton Park, with Marc-Antoine Fortune and Luke Moore also challenging for a place in attack."The plan is still to strengthen the team this summer. But first of all we need to achieve our targets this year, then we can think about going on and pushing the team on."
On the prospect of European football, Zola enthused: "It might be possible that seventh spot is enough for Europe this season and that would be a great thing for this club.
On the prospect of European football, Zola enthused: "It might be possible that seventh spot is enough for Europe this season and that would be a great thing for this club.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
West Ham vs West Bromwich Live Streaming
West Ham vs West Bromwich Live Streaming
Monday March 16, 2009 Kick off: 20:00 29th Day Upton Park
Countdown: Today - 20:00
WEST HAM’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 West Ham
Premier League
Sunday March 1, 2009
West Ham 1 - 0 Manchester City
WEST BROMWICH’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Tuesday March 3, 2009
West Bromwich 1 - 3 Arsenal
Premier League
Saturday February 28, 2009
Everton 2 - 0 West Bromwich
Monday March 16, 2009 Kick off: 20:00 29th Day Upton Park
Countdown: Today - 20:00
WEST HAM’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 West Ham
Premier League
Sunday March 1, 2009
West Ham 1 - 0 Manchester City
WEST BROMWICH’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Tuesday March 3, 2009
West Bromwich 1 - 3 Arsenal
Premier League
Saturday February 28, 2009
Everton 2 - 0 West Bromwich
Watch West Ham v West Bromwich Live Streaming
West Ham argued their own research into the real cost of relegation, when all the savings from wages and recruitment had been taken into account, was no greater than £5m.
It appears a final settlement in the region of £10m has been agreed upon, which represents a victory for Sheffield United - but on terms acceptable to West Ham.
Sheffield United's claim for damages was supported last year by an independent FA tribunal chaired by Lord Griffiths.
West Ham are close to finalising a compensation agreement with Sheffield United worth around £10 million to end the long-running Carlos Tevez saga.
It appears a final settlement in the region of £10m has been agreed upon, which represents a victory for Sheffield United - but on terms acceptable to West Ham.
Sheffield United's claim for damages was supported last year by an independent FA tribunal chaired by Lord Griffiths.
West Ham are close to finalising a compensation agreement with Sheffield United worth around £10 million to end the long-running Carlos Tevez saga.
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